An Ideological History of the Communist Party of China: Three-Volume Set

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• Qian Zheng

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• 1658 Seiten
• 59 Lesestunden

• Historisches Thema
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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This scholarly three-volume set offers an accessible study of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the world's largest ruling political party, with over 90 million members. It examines the CPC's extensive influence in China's state, society, and economy, making it essential for those interested in macro-geopolitical history. Given the party's secrecy and restricted access to historical archives, the CPC remains one of the least understood executive bodies globally. This comprehensive exploration, authored by renowned experts, traces the development of the CPC's ideological foundations since its establishment in 1921. Collaborating for over three years, scholars from China, the U.S., and the U.K. provide insights into how the CPC governs such a vast and diverse country, contributing to China's emergence as a global power. The analysis reveals the Party's narrative of ideological evolution over nearly a century, a perspective rarely found in English-language publications. Volume I covers the Party's founding through the establishment of the new China in 1949, while Volume II extends to 1978, the year of the Reform and Opening Up policy. Volume III addresses CPC ideology and policies from that era to the present. Understanding the CPC is crucial for comprehending China's economic rise, human rights record, and international relations, making this work invaluable for academics, students, researchers, and anyone interested in politi

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover